Extracts

Almond extract, used in baked goods and desserts, tastes nothing like almonds. That’s because it is made with bitter almond oil and ethyl alcohol. Whole bitter almonds are technically inedible, but their oil has a strong, sweet flavor. HOW TO BUY “Pure” extract is made with bitter almonds, whereas “natural” extract contains cassia bark essence.... View Article

In maple-flavored glazes, frostings, and other desserts, a teaspoon or two of maple extract adds full maple flavor. In recipes, it’s often used in tandem with maple syrup, a larger amount of which adds subtler maple flavor, but also adds sugar and liquid. How to Buy Not all maple extracts contain the byproduct of the... View Article